Which of the following is NOT a main function of the upper respiratory system?

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The transport of oxygen to the cells of the body is primarily the responsibility of the cardiovascular system, not the upper respiratory system. The main functions of the upper respiratory system are to warm, filter, and humidify the air we breathe, as well as to protect against harmful airborne particles and microorganisms, and to facilitate the sense of smell and production of sounds. The exchange of gases between the lungs and the atmosphere occurs in the lower respiratory system (specifically, in the alveoli). The maintenance of blood pH homeostasis is also primarily the responsibility of the cardiovascular and renal systems.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Main Function of the Upper